Is This The Canon EOS M5 Pricing? [CR1]

[beagle]

Admin, you realize the OP in mobile1.com is talking about a recurring dream of his, then somebody asks him what price will be in Taiwan, he then eats dinner and goes to sleep again and dreamed a body only price of NT$29,999 (roughly $950), then he posts that a wise spirit has told him that the 2017 M6 will have a FF 28MP sensor capable of shooting 4K and its AF capability will be on a par with the 90D's, it will couple EF lenses and the price will be NT$80,000 (roughly $2,500)... long story short: he's just spilling BS and we are all wasting our time typing about his BS. Yes, I read Chinese pretty well, thank you.

First, this is a hearsay of CR1 at this moment. So this info is likely off.

But let me try clarifying some "web habits" in Taiwan (yes, I'm a Taiwanese).

Whenever there is some interesting info coming up, guys who reveals this info love to say "Oh, I just dreamed of it". Maybe that's their way to avoid further pressure coming from the product company or even lawsuits. But you can just sense the eagerness of those guys sharing the info to the forum pals.

Believe or not, many of those "dream sources" later turned out to be real.

To me, this info is a bit too detailed to be fake.

 

[Empyrean]

I want to reiterate to the Google Translate folks that this "came to me in a dream" business is the English equivalent of "a little birdie told me"; it's not necessarily true, but it's based on some information, even if it is MISinformation...

 

[Rocky]

I want to reiterate to the Google Translate folks that this "came to me in a dream" business is the English equivalent of "a little birdie told me"; it's not necessarily true, but it's based on some information, even if it is MISinformation...

The Chinese says (I saw the price in a dream).Google translate is right. He also says the price makes him weep even in the dream (too high?.?). So he bought a Sony instead. We should look at the article as a JOKE.

 

[MintChocs]

Too pricey for me! I was hoping to replace my 450D but it looks like micro 4/3s now until there are price reductions.

 

[Etienne]

If the M5 does use the 80D sensor then it will NOT give the same IQ as the 80D.
The flange distance is much shorter on the EOS-M so light strikes the sensor edges at a much steeper angle, causing vignetting. This has plagued all EOS-M cameras.

A new sensor design is required to get the most out of the EOS-M, and I hope it is introduced on the M5.

 

[1kind]

I think the M5 would compete with the Sony a6300, Olympus E-M5 MKII, Fuji X-T10 and Panasonic GX8.

 

[Schwingi]

It's getting interesting, but I'll definitely wait for some reviews.

 

[photogdan]

I think the M5 would compete with the Sony a6300, Olympus E-M5 MKII, Fuji X-T10 and Panasonic GX8.

Exactly. Can't ignore the competition. Those all range between $800-1100. A couple of those have 4K. Whether anyone needs or wants 4K is irrelevant. 4K is what the competition is offering. If the M5 price is in that range or below, I'll definitely pre-order.

 

[rrcphoto]

I think the M5 would compete with the Sony a6300, Olympus E-M5 MKII, Fuji X-T10 and Panasonic GX8.

depends on it's price really, at release:

A6300 - $1,000
X-T10 - $899
E-M5 II - $1099
GX8 - $1199

I'm hoping that canon keeps it conservative and competes on price, since in alot of cases, it can't match the features, ie: video 4K and it's the new kid on the block.

it could also be that canon still doesn't really care about USA pricing and sales though on this, as keep in mind that sales volume of mirrorless in USA is still just a trickle, and they'll price it in the USA to whatever they damned well please and sales be damned, because they don't care. However, the A6300 and A6000 *is* selling fairly well in the USA, which may alarm Canon (or not .. the actual volume is still pretty low), enough to start considering pricing it to sell versus "happy to be here pricing"

IMO .. in reality the Canon USA price is hardly relevant (to canon at least - not us) to where canon is looking at selling mirrorless.

 

[Luds34]

I think the M5 would compete with the Sony a6300, Olympus E-M5 MKII, Fuji X-T10 and Panasonic GX8.

I completely agree!

 

[transpo1]

I'd pre-order this site unseen if it did 4K video even if it were twice the price.

 

[davidhfe]

That is incredible pricing for a camera that comes with 80D sensor.

Kinda puts the brakes on people who say Canon won't cannibalise themselves.

I have been a happy owner of the M (original) and whilst I have said I didn't particularly want the size of a built in viewfinder I find this M5 intriguing, a G5X on steroids with the sensor to match and interchangeable lenses, whats not to like! I'll definitely take a look at one, the quality from an APS sensor can't be ignored and the 80D one is a gem, besides I got the original as an occasional 'backup' and can;t help but think the M5 would do that task much better.

Except that this is coming what, 6 months after the 80D? Most folk that were queue'd up for the 80D have pulled the trigger and won't be swayed over to the M5 so even though the specs and price compete against the 80D, the timing does not.

We are heading in to the holiday season, though. My guess is the 80D is on a lot of wish lists and a very strong mirrorless could change that.

 

[FramerMCB]

It looks very promising. But my personal prognostications concerning pricing are thinking the RUMOR is just a little too low. ...by $100 - $200USD. However, I will keep my fingers crossed that this RUMOR is true or at least close to right. Good times we are living in regarding photography equipment/options.

Happy Monday CanonRumors readers!!!

 

[ritholtz]

That is incredible pricing for a camera that comes with 80D sensor.

Kinda puts the brakes on people who say Canon won't cannibalise themselves.

I have been a happy owner of the M (original) and whilst I have said I didn't particularly want the size of a built in viewfinder I find this M5 intriguing, a G5X on steroids with the sensor to match and interchangeable lenses, whats not to like! I'll definitely take a look at one, the quality from an APS sensor can't be ignored and the 80D one is a gem, besides I got the original as an occasional 'backup' and can;t help but think the M5 would do that task much better.

Except that this is coming what, 6 months after the 80D? Most folk that were queue'd up for the 80D have pulled the trigger and won't be swayed over to the M5 so even though the specs and price compete against the 80D, the timing does not.

We are heading in to the holiday season, though. My guess is the 80D is on a lot of wish lists and a very strong mirrorless could change that.I

80D price is very stubborn so far. It is also due for some discounts or bundled deals.

 

[pokerz]

It looks very promising. But my personal prognostications concerning pricing are thinking the RUMOR is just a little too low. ...by $100 - $200USD. However, I will keep my fingers crossed that this RUMOR is true or at least close to right. Good times we are living in regarding photography equipment/options.

Happy Monday CanonRumors readers!!!

Yes, with Canon's reputation in mirroless, native lens selection in eosm.
It should priced over 7d2.

 

[rrcphoto]

That is incredible pricing for a camera that comes with 80D sensor.

Kinda puts the brakes on people who say Canon won't cannibalise themselves.

I have been a happy owner of the M (original) and whilst I have said I didn't particularly want the size of a built in viewfinder I find this M5 intriguing, a G5X on steroids with the sensor to match and interchangeable lenses, whats not to like! I'll definitely take a look at one, the quality from an APS sensor can't be ignored and the 80D one is a gem, besides I got the original as an occasional 'backup' and can;t help but think the M5 would do that task much better.

Except that this is coming what, 6 months after the 80D? Most folk that were queue'd up for the 80D have pulled the trigger and won't be swayed over to the M5 so even though the specs and price compete against the 80D, the timing does not.

We are heading in to the holiday season, though. My guess is the 80D is on a lot of wish lists and a very strong mirrorless could change that.I

80D price is very stubborn so far. It is also due for some discounts or bundled deals.

going to continue to be stubborn too with the Yen moving up.

 

[ritholtz]

That is incredible pricing for a camera that comes with 80D sensor.

Kinda puts the brakes on people who say Canon won't cannibalise themselves.

I have been a happy owner of the M (original) and whilst I have said I didn't particularly want the size of a built in viewfinder I find this M5 intriguing, a G5X on steroids with the sensor to match and interchangeable lenses, whats not to like! I'll definitely take a look at one, the quality from an APS sensor can't be ignored and the 80D one is a gem, besides I got the original as an occasional 'backup' and can;t help but think the M5 would do that task much better.

Except that this is coming what, 6 months after the 80D? Most folk that were queue'd up for the 80D have pulled the trigger and won't be swayed over to the M5 so even though the specs and price compete against the 80D, the timing does not.

We are heading in to the holiday season, though. My guess is the 80D is on a lot of wish lists and a very strong mirrorless could change that.I

80D price is very stubborn so far. It is also due for some discounts or bundled deals.

going to continue to be stubborn too with the Yen moving up.

Yah. There used to be lot of discounts and bundled deals for rebels and 70d. Adorama was selling $799 bundle price with 70d forever. There was always a refurb deal from Canon store for rebels and 70d. Now, nothing much even with latest rebels. Hopefully we will see stackable coupons deal during BFday.

 

[FramerMCB]

That is incredible pricing for a camera that comes with 80D sensor.

Kinda puts the brakes on people who say Canon won't cannibalise themselves.

I have been a happy owner of the M (original) and whilst I have said I didn't particularly want the size of a built in viewfinder I find this M5 intriguing, a G5X on steroids with the sensor to match and interchangeable lenses, whats not to like! I'll definitely take a look at one, the quality from an APS sensor can't be ignored and the 80D one is a gem, besides I got the original as an occasional 'backup' and can;t help but think the M5 would do that task much better.

Except that this is coming what, 6 months after the 80D? Most folk that were queue'd up for the 80D have pulled the trigger and won't be swayed over to the M5 so even though the specs and price compete against the 80D, the timing does not.

We are heading in to the holiday season, though. My guess is the 80D is on a lot of wish lists and a very strong mirrorless could change that.I

80D price is very stubborn so far. It is also due for some discounts or bundled deals.

going to continue to be stubborn too with the Yen moving up.

Yah. There used to be lot of discounts and bundled deals for rebels and 70d. Adorama was selling $799 bundle price with 70d forever. There was always a refurb deal from Canon store for rebels and 70d. Now, nothing much even with latest rebels. Hopefully we will see stackable coupons deal during BFday.

I would be shocked, shocked I tell you, if there weren't some significant deals available on Canon stuff on BLACK FRIDAY and BLACK MONDAY...as well as some pretty sweet lens rebates in the month of December.

Everyone...take a deep breath, and let's all collectively keep our fingers crossed in the upcoming months.

 

[gdsfjc]

I thinks you don't know Chinese...
In the original post, the author see this price in his dream. It is not a rumor.....

 

[1mk]

Sounds like a cleaver way to disguise the pricing without putting oneself in jeopardy...